We are Lower Canada College, a Montreal school with a 114-year history that’s always been guided by the belief that everyone’s a learner for life. Our alumni, students, parents, teachers and staff have had extraordinary experiences, providing them with insights and perspectives that are worth sharing.
The We Are LCC podcast is a series of informative and engaging conversations with members of the extended Lower Canada College community, wherever they may be on the planet.
We delve into a wide range of diverse and timely issues with experts from a variety of fields. From sustainability to wellness to human rights, there will be something new to learn.
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David Bensadoun '87, Pre-U '88 & Kristina Ashqar '02, Pre-U '03: A Conversation with LCC’s Outgoing and Incoming Board Chairs
We host a conversation between outgoing Board Chair David Bensadoun ’87, Pre-U ’88 and incoming Board Chair Kristina Ashqar ’02, Pre-U ’03. Together, they reflect on what it takes to guide the school’s governance, the responsibilities of guiding the school’s long-term strategy, lessons learned during David's tenure, and Kristina’s key priorities as leadership transitions.Featured GuestsDavid Bensadoun ’87, Pre-U ’88 is the CEO of ALDO, former Chair of LCC’s Board of Governors (2023–2026), and Honorary Colonel of the Royal Montreal Regiment. He is an LCC parent of three (Connor '27, Sloan '25, Logan '22) alongside his wife and former board member, Isabelle Poirier. Outside the boardroom, David is an avid cross-country motorcycle racer and vintage 4x4 restorer.Kristina Ashqar ’02, Pre-U ’03 is a Partner and CPA Auditor at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, formerly serving as the first female Co-Managing Partner at PSB Boisjoli where she co-led their landmark merger. A former LCC All Around Prize and Top Female Athlete award winner, Kristina has served on LCC’s Board of Governors since 2019 as Finance Chair and Vice-Chair, and now steps in as the first female Board Chair in LCC history.
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9 Aug 2026
The Living Heartbeat of LCC: A Conversation with Vic Badian '61, Pre-U '62
Joining us on the podcast today is a true pillar of the educational and alumni community, Vic Badian. With a career and legacy spanning over six decades, Vic’s life story is deeply intertwined with leadership, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to Lower Canada College.Born in November 1944, Vic began his early schooling at Hampstead Elementary before entering LCC in the 5th grade in 1954. After graduating from Grade 12 in 1962, he attended Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (1966) and a Bachelor of Education (1967).Vic returned to LCC in September 1967 to begin his professional teaching career in the Junior School. His natural leadership quickly caught the attention of school administration, and in 1975, he was appointed Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster. He served as the trusted right hand to three successive Headmasters over the next 29 years until his official retirement in 2004.Beyond the classroom, Vic spent his summers from 1962 to 1975 at Camp Nominingue, transitioning from a passionate counsellor to the camp's Business Manager.Though he retired from full-time administration in 2004, Vic never truly left LCC. For over two decades, he has continued to serve as a vital Ambassador for the LCC Alumni Association, keeping generations of graduates connected to their alma mater.
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9 Jun 2026
Mark Salkeld, Head of School: Leading LCC - A Year One Retrospective
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Salkeld to reflect on his inaugural year as Head of School at Lower Canada College. Drawing on 30 years of experience as an educator in both the United Kingdom and Canada, Mark shares how his transition from Director to Head of School in June 2025 shifted his perspective on the LCC community. He discusses the "lessons learned" during his first year, the specific student interactions that remind him why he chose a career in education, and the delicate art of balancing the needs of our youngest Kindergarteners with Seniors preparing for life beyond the campus.
The conversation also dives into the mechanics of school leadership, exploring the vital partnership between the Head of School and the Board Chair in maintaining the school's strategic momentum. As LCC looks toward the future, Mark outlines his vision for upcoming shifts in curriculum and school culture, the "big audacious goals" for the next academic year, and the essential skills today’s students will need to thrive over the next decade. We wrap up the episode with 'The Rapid-Fire 7,' where Mark weighs in on the ultimate Montreal bagel debate and reveals his hidden talents and favorite pop culture picks.
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